Larix: meaning, definitions and examples

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Larix

 

[ หˆlรฆrษชks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Larix is a genus of trees in the family Pinaceae known as larches. They are deciduous conifers, which means they lose their needles in the fall and regrow them in spring. Larches are typically found in the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere and thrive in moist, well-drained soil.

Synonyms

larch

Examples of usage

  • The Larix tree is commonly used in timber production.
  • In autumn, Larix species display stunning yellow foliage.
  • Scientists study Larix for their unique adaptations to cold climates.

Translations

Translations of the word "Larix" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Larix

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅˆเคฐเคฟเค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Larix

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Larix

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะ›ะฐั€ะธะบั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Larus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒชใƒƒใ‚ฏใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Lariรง

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Larix

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Larix

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ๋ฆญ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุฑูƒุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Larix

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Larix

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝๅถๆพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Larix

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Lari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะ›ะฐั€ะธะบั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Larix

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Larix

Etymology

The word 'larix' comes from Latin, where it referred to the larch tree. The origin can be traced back to ancient times when the Romans used the term to describe trees that were light and enabled easy transport of timber. Over time, the botanical classification expanded, and the term was adopted in modern taxonomy to refer to a specific genus within the Pinaceae family. Today, 'Larix' encompasses several species such as Larix decidua, the European larch, and Larix laricina, the tamarack, which are known for their adaptability and ecological significance in forest ecosystems.